As any parent will tell you, it can be quite costly to raise a child. Fortunately, there are several smart ways for parents in Connecticut to save money during tax time. With that in mind, here are several ways that parents can get a break when filing their taxes....
Connecticut residents can take advantage of many different tax reduction strategies each year. The sad part is that many of these individuals don't realize the various methods that are available to them to reduce their tax burden. It's time to listen up and take notes...
When you write your will in Connecticut, you might want to leave a portion of your assets to a friend or family member with special needs. However, it's important to talk to an attorney about the consequences of this decision. If you don't leave these assets in a...
Connecticut residents who have a significant amount of wealth in the form of assets and savings have many options when it comes to estate planning. Trusts are one of the most common entities that are set up to pass along wealth to future generations. One specific type...
Many entrepreneurs in Connecticut envision a day when an heir will take over the business they build from scratch. Business owners who include a succession plan as part of the estate planning process should carefully consider a few points when planning to leave a...
Some Connecticut residents don't tell their heirs about their will before they pass away. As a result, their beneficiaries have no idea what to expect and might not know how to handle their sudden wealth. To prepare your beneficiaries for their inheritance, it's best...
The process of estate planning in Connecticut can be challenging. Hearing people's stories of how the government took a large portion of people's inheritance under the excuse of taxes can be scary to think about. You've created a nice nest egg for your family's future...
Traditionally, every state requires that a person's will go through a process called probate. This is a court-supervised process that authenticates a person's will and ensures that all assets are distributed accordingly. One way to avoid the probate process in...
Connecticut is home to many high-net-worth individuals. Plenty of people commute into New York for finance jobs or work as insurance industry executives in cities like Hartford. Earning a good living removes many of life's challenges, but it also creates others. There...
Taxes help fund public goods, and most taxes come from individual income, corporate income, sales and payroll taxes. Although estate tax doesn't make up a substantial portion of Connecticut's tax revenues, every family wants to avoid estate taxes if possible. Give...